| Tip 290 | Make Your Mac Speak |
Your Mac includes a high-quality speech synthesizer that sounds almost like a natural voice.
Speaking Within Applications
In some applications, especially the built-in apps like Safari or TextEdit, you can make your Mac read by selecting text, right-clicking the selection, and selecting Speech→Start Speaking from the menu that appears. Some people find this useful for proofreading, because hearing the words allows them to pick up on errors their eyes might glide over.
Recording Speech Synthesis
You can also record your Mac’s speech synthesis and turn it into an iTunes track for downloading to an iPod/iPhone. In this way, you can turn long articles into home-made podcasts that you can listen to while out and about. ...
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